Jeff Cobb Breaks Silence Following Surprise WWE Debut

Cobb's NJPW departure was announced shortly after reports surfaced of his contract talks with WWE, fueling anticipation for his move. While he playfully teased retirement on social media leading up to Backlash, the former NEVER Openweight Champion ultimately appeared in St. Louis, attacking LA Knight during the United States Championship match.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) after his debut, Cobb humorously addressed his prior tease. “Thank you guys! I’m happy to say I beat retirement and I made it from muscle beach to STL in the nick of time, yeah!!!” he posted, referencing videos he shared from Muscle Beach in Los Angeles shortly before the event.

Cobb's interference, assisting Solo Sikoa, played a role in Jacob Fatu retaining the US Title. His arrival marks a significant addition to the WWE roster, bringing his renowned strength, agility, and experience from NJPW and Lucha Underground (as Matanza Cueto) to a new stage.

Fans are now eagerly awaiting his next move within the WWE landscape, particularly his new association with Solo Sikoa. This is also a welcome addition to The Bloodline, considering both Tongas are out of action right now with injuries. This gives the faction a well-needed boost to the depth of the faction that is being carried by Fatu right now.